Penicillin antibiotics from India
India exported $251 million of penicillin antibiotics (HS 2941.10) in FY2025-26, down 21% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 0% US import duty, against 0% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 0%China 0%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $251MDown 20.9% on last year
- HS code
- 2941.10Page updated 6 Nov 2026
US import duty, India vs China
All 4 US tariff lines
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2941.10.10.00 | Penicillins and their derivatives with a penicillanic acid structure; salts thereof: Ampicillin and its salts | Free | 0% | 0% |
| 2941.10.20.00 | Penicillins and their derivatives with a penicillanic acid structure; salts thereof: Penicillin G salts | Free | 0% | 0% |
| 2941.10.30.00 | Other: Carfecillin, sodium; Cloxacillin, sodium; Dicloxacillin, sodium; Flucloxacillin (Floxacillin); and Oxacillin, sodium | Free | 0% | 0% |
| 2941.10.50.00 | Other: Other | Free | 0% | 0% |
Totals include the Section 301 duty on goods from India or China and any Section 232 metals duty. They exclude anti-dumping and countervailing duties and customs fees. Check the current rate before you quote.
India's exports of penicillin antibiotics
India's exports to all countries under HS 2941.10, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 2941.10 is 0%, from 2021 data. Check the current rate in TARIC before you quote.
- RoDTEP
- India's schedule lists 0.7% of FOB value for exporters. The scheme was notified until 30 September 2026, so check with DGFT whether it's been extended.
- India's export policy
- Free to export, with no licence needed.
Common questions
What is the US import duty on penicillin antibiotics from India?
0% on the 4 US tariff lines under HS 2941.10, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 0%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for penicillin antibiotics?
2941.10, under heading 2941 (Antibiotics). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export penicillin antibiotics?
Yes. India exported $251 million under HS 2941.10 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.